R32 V's New Focus RS

[Hurdy]

So a new fast ford eh?? To take on the Evo's and Subarus?? Dont make me laugh!!

Would i change my R32 for one?? I dont think so!! So why are we even comparing the 2?? Well the obvious comparisons have to be made I guess. But as far as I am concerned the Ford is every reason why I chose the Golf, and just makes me even happier I got one... especially when I see that "oooh look at me" styling. Its a very different car to the R32 and I have no doubt I will drive very differently too, as we established when comparing the R32 + Ed30. Turbo's and NA engines are miles apart when looking at the way they deliver power.

Well done Ford for having the pingpongs to do it! Will it help to stop your already dwindling profits?? probably not. i think the hot hatch crazy guys generally dont want to spend 20k+ on something thats simply just fast. Family commitments and other factors (such as SHAME) set in as you start to get to that price. I just prefer something with a little more class.

Amen Brother

[Manu_R32]

So a new fast ford eh?? To take on the Evo's and Subarus?? Dont make me laugh!!

Would i change my R32 for one?? I dont think so!! So why are we even comparing the 2?? Well the obvious comparisons have to be made I guess. But as far as I am concerned the Ford is every reason why I chose the Golf, and just makes me even happier I got one... especially when I see that "oooh look at me" styling. Its a very different car to the R32 and I have no doubt I will drive very differently too, as we established when comparing the R32 + Ed30. Turbo's and NA engines are miles apart when looking at the way they deliver power.

Well done Ford for having the pingpongs to do it! Will it help to stop your already dwindling profits?? probably not. i think the hot hatch crazy guys generally dont want to spend 20k+ on something thats simply just fast. Family commitments and other factors (such as SHAME) set in as you start to get to that price. I just prefer something with a little more class.

Amen Brother

Amen x 2.....I Have also read somewhere that Ford stole one of the top designer from Audi...hence the new mondeo so...keep ur eyes peeled for like "stylish" cars spinning around....and i dont think any one could imagine a ford focus competing with likes of an evo or impeza....the new GTR...thats a car to talke about!

[AlanD]

Twin turbo V6 with 450BHP (from memory or around that), yes please.

Was reading in CAR about this last month, they say it laps the Nurbergring has fast, if not FASTER than a 911 Turbo 

Where do I sign?

[illyun]

Not sure if there will be a MK6 GTI...

Thats the strangest thing I've read on this forum!  Why on earth would VW not produce a Mk6 GTI?  The GTI is a classic icon and helps sales of other lesser Golfs so I can't see them turning their back on it.  However, I don't think its going to be as good as the Mk5 GTI 

[AlanD]

Id wait to see what lump they throw in it first before making a comment like that

[illyun]

Id wait to see what lump they throw in it first before making a comment like that

It will probably be a 230-24 2.0L TSI Lump but I don't want a supercharged/turbocharged Golf GTI which might cause me expensive problems after the warranty expires.

[AlanD]

Agree, the turbo / super lumps should really be left to the "GT" line of models in my humble opinion.

[R32UK]

Whatever the Gti gets it wont be cheap either... expect the usual price hikes for a new model. Add in the extra power and you expect a nice increase in insurance, not to mention the prices at the pumps today!! Then we wonder why the younger generation take no interest in cars/engineering anymore (and when they do it all corsa's and saxo's)!! All because each manuafacturer whats to have the fastest!! I come into contact with quite a few young people regularily (not like that you filthy mind!) and all they want to do is become pasterers and plumbers. Looking forward to a generation of fastest plumbers and plasterers!!(not that there is anything wrong with that)

Without getting too serious we have seen very happy times over the last 5-10yrs where due to such an increase in house prices has meant borrowing money to fund your car has not been a big problem... with a housing crash/slow down imminent its only a matter of time before luxury item such as fast cars are left on the forecourt! Just take a look around at how many "older" model cars are on the road at the moment.. hardly any. Even my tight ar$e neighbours bought two new cars recently, even it they were sub £6k brand new.

Does this just mean the RS will be a rare sight on the roads?? Giving it a little more exclutivity than the Golf

[AlanD]

Unless I win the lottery, I just cant see myself EVER buying a new car due the loss in value as soon as you take it off the fore court.

A perfect example is my brother in law is about to purchase a Saab Areo (2.0 T) which is a year old and relitavly low mileage, I cant quote the figures, but he saving a silly ammount !

[DaveGTiMK]

Not sure if there will be a MK6 GTI...

Thats the strangest thing I've read on this forum!  Why on earth would VW not produce a Mk6 GTI?  The GTI is a classic icon and helps sales of other lesser Golfs so I can't see them turning their back on it.  However, I don't think its going to be as good as the Mk5 GTI 

it looks like there will be a MK6 Gti, I posted a pic of it in another thread about the MK6.